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This is how American adults feel about phones in school
States from California to Louisiana are already severely restricting, if not outright banning, cell phones in classrooms.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Reaching people who believe extreme weather events are 'natural'
The Act of Man initiative reframes climate disasters as human acts and urges a shift in thinking and action.
TikTok execs know exactly how many videos it takes to get addicted to its platform
The findings come as the social media giant faces an onslaught of lawsuits.
From the Dolomites to your device: Tech’s role in preserving Indigenous languages
Motorola's Janine Oliveira and Juliana Rebelatto on the global threat to linguistic diversity and what their company is doing about it.
By Janine Oliveira and Juliana Rebelatto
No, Starlink isn't actually 'free' for Hurricane Helene victims
It's basically a 30-day free trial.
Study: Reports of nonconsensual nude images are ignored on X
The platform neglected to remove deepfakes reported for nonconsensual nudity, a new study found.
By Anna Iovine
Teens feel burnt out. Social media can make it worse.
The cult of constant improvement is wreaking havoc on some teens' well-being.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Online experts you can trust for Hurricane Milton info
These hurricane pros are sharing accurate information about the terrifying storm.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Hurricane Milton questions? Check out the White House's new Reddit page.
The page will continue to correct misinformation and update users on federal actions.
More than a dozen states sue TikTok for its allegedly addictive algorithm
The states argue the platform is falsely advertising its content as safe for children.
3 signs of online grooming you're likely to miss
These subtle signs are hard for teens and parents to detect.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Facebook can’t use your sexual orientation to target ads, EU court says
Targeted ads may seem like a no-brainer, but safety and privacy considerations complicate the issue.
Meta deems red triangle a proxy for Hamas support, will enforce removal
The triangle is also used by pro-Palestine accounts online.
Bill Nye will only take a selfie with you if you're voting pro-climate
It's "Bill Nye the Climate Guy" now.
How to connect your iPhone to a satellite to send messages
If you've unexpectedly lost service, this iPhone feature lets you stay in touch with friends and family.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Displaced Hurricane Helene victims can get temporary housing hosted by Airbnb
Affected residents in two states have a new option for housing.
Snapchat allowed sextortion, grooming to proliferate, lawsuit claims
The social media site is facing claims it knowingly put children at risk.
'Nobody is immune': Don't fall for a Bitcoin ATM scam
These machines are everywhere now, from laundromats to convenience stores.
By Rebecca Ruiz
TikTok bad actors harness AI to reanimate Hitler's hate
While some users mock the dead dictator, others embrace his bigotry.
Why teens are telling strangers their secrets online
Teens are looking for confidants. They can become victims of predators instead.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Child 'content creators' granted protections in California by Gov. Newsom
The decades-old Coogan Law is updated to recognize children appearing in digital content.
Google launches new gaming world for kids on Roblox
Google's Be Internet Awesome program introduces its "Internauts" to the world of Roblox.
A new VR tool is training eye doctors around the world
The initiative could help tackle the global shortage of doctors training in eye surgery.
